Thursday, July 31, 2008

Pamela Anderson has long held the enviable status of being one of the world's most desirable women.

But everyone has bad days, and yesterday the former Baywatch star went for a stroll in New York's Central Park with her 10-year-old son Dylan and a mystery man looking worn-out and uncharacteristically dowdy.

The 41-year-old may not have been looking her best but, proving she still knows how to accessorise, was carrying a designer bag.

A tale of two Pamelas: Anderson looked tired during a visit to New York's Central Park (left) but was back to her glamorous best later that night (right)

However, just hours later and Pamela had undergone a complete turnaround.

Arriving to film an appearance on The David Letterman Show, the mother-of-two looked stunning in a tight white dress that showed off her best-known assets.Earlier this month, Pamela enjoyed a two-hour stint on Australia's Big Brother reality TV show.

Pamela looks like a typically tired mother in Central Park (left) but stepped out for an interview on David Letterman's chat show ever the professional (right)

Despite being paid a reported £245,000 for her guest appearance on the KFC-sponsored show, the star took part in a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protest against the fast-food eatery just one day later.

Just one day earlier, looking stylish in a sleek black dress and cadet cap she appeared to be channeling her friend Victoria BeckhamIf imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Victoria won't mind that Eva has now copied her signature biker chic look.

Walk this way: Eva and husband Tony head out for a stroll following his barber's visit

Recently, heiress Paris Hilton was seen sporting much the same look.

And it's not just Victoria's wardrobe she has been studying, as earlier this week she unveiled her new 'Pob' - the Posh bob - hairstyle, after she chopped her glossy brunette locks for the shorter style.

Eva was seen in Hollywood after leaving a hair salon, where she had her eyebrows waxed.

Eva channelled her friend Victoria Beckham when she stepped out dressed all in black on Tuesday

Pregnant Jennifer Garner and husband Ben Affleck checked up on the construction of their new home yesterday as they prepare for the arrival of their second child.

The Alias actress' budding bump was clearly on show as she surveyed the site in Brentwood, California, which they are rumoured to be moving into upon completion.

Getting ready for baby: Jennifer Garner showed off her bump as she checked up on the construction of her new home in California yesterday

Jennifer, who already has a 2-year-old daughter Violet with Affleck, is believed to be more than five months pregnant.

Affleck's firm friend Kevin Smith, who also starred alongside Garner in Catch and Release, said the Hollywood pair make ideal parents.He told People magazine: 'Jen is such a Martha Stewart type. She is a perfect mum.'

Baby Bennifer: The couple are preparing for the arrival of their second child

And Ben is a great dad, which I found not that surprising, but it's a side of him that I never thought about before he became a dad.

'He's a great father. He loves that kid of his.'

Of juggling motherhood with her career, Garner says: 'My job is great to have as a mom. I get to take breaks and then work in a really concentrated way. During that concentrated time, it sucks, but whatever.'

Garner and Affleck started dating in July 2004 after splitting from Alias co-star Michael Vartan and Jennifer Lopez respectively.

New home? The pair are rumoured to be moving into this house in Brentwood

Britney Spears' parenting skills have come under fire yet again after photographs emerged showing the star smoking in front of her son as he plays with a packet of cigarettes.

The singer, branded 'Puff Mommy' by the American press, eventually takes the Marlboro Lights and a lighter from the two-year-old's hands, but continues to subject him to second-hand smoke.

What a drag: Britney Spears puffs on a cigarette outside her Beverly Hills home as her son Sean Preston reaches for her packet of Marlboro Lights

I wonder if mummy can see me now: The three-year-old begins to pull a cigarette out of the packet

Health experts have criticised Britney's 'shocking' behaviour, calling her a 'poor role model' for her children.

It comes a week after Britney officially agreed to give her ex-husband Kevin Federline sole custody of the couple's two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden, 1.

She is currently allowed two visits and one overnight per week in the settlement.

Stepping in: Britney eventually takes the packet and lighter from her son

It is the latest in a string of high-profile parenting dramas for the 26-year-old.

In January this year, she was placed on lockdown for a mental evaluation after she locked herself in a room with Sean Preston at her LA home and refused to hand him over to Federline.

In February 2006, she was caught driving with Sean Preston on her lap with no seat belts and the following month she received a visit from child welfare officers when Sean Preston fell from his high chair, bruising his head.

That same year, she was photographed nearly dropping him while leaving a New York hotel.

Actress Mischa Barton certainly made the most of her time at the beach, as she canoodled with musician boyfriend Taylor Locke.

The star looked svelte in a colourful bikini, and sported a natural make-up free look as she spent the afternoon on Venice Beach, Los Angeles, kissing and cuddling dark-haired Locke, guitarist of rock band Rooney.

The pair have been dating since earlier this year, and it looks like they're going pretty steady.

Love on the beach: Mischa Barton makes her feelings for her musician boyfriend Taylor Locke pretty clear as they canoodle on LA's Venice Beach

Free-spirited Mischa recently spoke about her love life, telling the US edition of Marie Claire: 'I’m lucky to know you can have more than one soul mate in life.

'But, like a true actress, I’m always changing the way I feel about who I want to be. Nowadays, I feel I’m settling more into a woman and I’m understanding who I am.'

However, last year it seemed as though Mischa was struggling to put spoilt teen Marissa Cooper, who she played in teen drama The OC, behind her, after she was arrested for driving under the influence.The actress was sentenced to three years probation and to complete a three-month course in alcohol education after pleading no contest to drink driving charges in April.

Beach babe: Mischa looks svelte and toned as she wore a colourful bikini on Venice Beach

Recalling the incident in the interview, Mischa admits she was shocked at her arrest, because it grouped her with other young Hollywood stars she would prefer not to be associated with.

She spoke out about the low period in the new issue of US Marie Claire: 'It was a low point in my life. I mean, the truth of the matter is, I was being irresponsible to begin with – I moved to LA and never got a license.

'I don’t know, it was just an awful low for me'.

She added: 'Even though, in a lot of ways, my upbringing has been quite liberal, something like that is embarrassing and appalling for my parents.

'It was a surreal experience and I was shocked at how much press it made but, the thing is, I apologised – and you have to just hope that that’s enough, because what else can you do? I’m just living life, and people make mistakes, you know'.

Does my bum look big in this: Mischa's boyfriend gets a little cheeky as he checks out her rear

Small brother: Chantelle Hayes of Big Brother and her escort for the evening arrived to bask in the spotlight

Created and executive produced by Chris Carter, the X-Files, which began in 1993, chronicles the lives and adventures of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, two dissimilar FBI agents assigned to investigate unsolved cases within the Bureau - cases which often involve the paranormal, the supernatural and the inexplicable.

The film also stars Billy Connolly, Amanda Peet and Xzibit.

It promises to take the complicated relationship between Mulder (Duchovny) and Scully (Anderson) in "unexpected directions".

The film is being released in the UK and Ireland on Friday.

Among the stars on the red carpet were Death Proof actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Tudors actress Natalie Dormer and McFly stars Harry Judd and Tom Fletcher.

Girl power: Samantha and Amanda Marchant, and Tamara Ecclestone (right) and Petra Ecclestone pull out all the stops style wise

When Kelly Brook first leaped to fame, she quickly gained attention for her cleavage.

But as the Kent-born beauty attempts to establish herself as a serious actress, she's making sure the focus moves south to her fabulous long legs.

In recent weeks, the 28-year-old model-turned-actress has been flashing her slender pins in a series of short skirts.

Legs eleven: Kelly Brook shows off her pins in a short summer dress as she strolls down a London street yesterday

Spotted out enjoying the sun in London yesterday, Kelly gave her long legs the appearance of extra length with a pair of sky-high heels.

Days after wearing another colourful outfit at the polo, Kelly opted for a low-cut mustard floral summer dress for her solo trip to the capital.

Along with her handbag, Kelly was armed with a camera, perhaps preparing to get her own back at the paparazzi and take her own photos of them.

Despite the continued presence of her engagement ring on her wedding finger, Kelly hasn't been seen with on/off fiance Billy Zane for several weeks.

Legging it: Kelly Brook clutches a camera for her day out in London

While Kelly has had to remain in England to film her role as presenter on TV talent show Dirty Dancing: The Time Of Your Life, Billy has been in his native America filming his latest movie Magic Man alongside Bai Ling.

After splitting in April, it appeared the couple couldn't live without each other as they were spotted back together at the Cannes Film Festival in France two months later.

On Sunday, Kelly made a fashion faux pas when she teamed a floral jumpsuit and red gloves at the Cartier International Polo event in Windsor.

Despite her unusual choice of handwear, Kelly's short outfit guaranteed maximum paparazzi attention by flashing her long legs.

Sarah Jessica Parker and husband Matthew Broderick put up a united front on a night out in New York following allegations he had an affair with a 25-year-old woman.

The couple, who are rarely pictured together in public, emerged from a Midtown restaurant last night, Broderick's arm wrapped around his wife as they smiled at photographers.

United: Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, who are rarely pictured together in public, at a New York restaurant last night

It's the first time the pair, who have been married for 11 years, have been seen together since a US magazine claimed he had a three month relationship with another woman while she was filming the Sex and the City movie.

It also follows fresh reports the couple have been 'living separate lives for some time'.

A source said that the 43-year-old actress had told a friend she and Broderick, 46, 'had been out of love for a long time but remain married for their son'.

Together: It's the first time the pair have been seen since it was claimed the actor had an affair with a 25-year-old

The source added: 'Sarah and Matthew have been struggling for years. Now they have decided to make things work - especially for the sake of their son, James.'

Another source defended the couple, saying: 'They have never had a conventional marriage, but it works for the two of them.

'Sure they fight like other couples but they love each other and their little boy. They are so private and hate all this silly gossip.'

Actress Eva Longoria must be desperate for fashion tips, as the Desperate Housewives star appears to be taking plenty of inspiration from her friend Victoria Beckham.

As the 33-year-old actress stepped out in Hollywood wearing sunglasses and a black cadet cap, much like her former Spice Girl friend.

Copycat: Eva Longoria stepped out in Hollywood wearing a look which could have come straight from pal Victoria Beckham's wardrobe

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Victoria won't mind that Eva has now copied her signature biker chic look.

Recently, heiress Paris Hilton was seen sporting much the same look.

And it's not just Victoria's wardrobe she has been studying, as earlier this week she unveiled her new 'Pob' - the Posh bob - hairstyle, after she chopped her glossy brunette locks for the shorter style.Eva was seen in Hollywood after leaving a hair salon, where she had her eyebrows waxed.

Dead ringers: Aviator glasses and biker caps make for a very Posh lookalike

Both she and Victoria's other Hollywood pal, Katie Holmes have copied Posh by chopping off their locks. But a source claimed Eva, who plays Gabrielle Soliz in the TV drama, has changed her look to look dowdy for a DH plot.

The source told Star magazine: 'Her character has let herself go. Gabrielle has gained weight and cut her hair.'

Eva, who is married to basketball player Tony Parker has recently denied reports she was pregnant with the couple's first child.

Tony said: 'She's not pregnant now if that's your question. I'm not thinking like that right now.'

The picture of her wielding a machine gun was one of the most infamous of the seventies, but now it is Patty Hearst's model daughter Lydia who is striking a memorable pose.

Newspaper heiress Patty became notorious after joining the American guerilla group that kidnapped her.

More than three decades later, her 23 year-old daughter has been named the face and body of lingerie designers Myla and appears in a series of provocative poses wearing satin and silk underwear.

Model citizen: Lydia Hearst is the new face for lingerie giants, Myla

Sitting pretty: Lydia was named Supermodel of the Year at the 'Fashion Oscars'

She started modeling four years ago and has since worked with leading photographers including Mario Testino and Mark Abrams.

In the past year her career has taken off most recently at the "Fashion Oscars", she was named "Supermodel of the Year".

Her ascent to stardom is a far cry from her mother's. In 1974, Patty Hearst then aged 19, was kidnapped by left-wing US guerrilla group the Symbionese Liberation Army from her family home in California.

Her captors initially demanded for the release of jailed members of their radical group, and later for the Hearst family to distribute £30 of food to every poor person in California.

Neither was carried out and Hearst later claimed that she was kept in a cupboard for months.

She shocked her family when she eventually joined the group and adopted the name Tania.

The image of her holding the gun caused controversy in the seventies. She was later arrested with other members of the SLA after a bank robbery.

Despite claiming that she was brainwashed, Hearst was sentenced to seven years in jail. President Jimmy Carter commuted her sentence after two years and later Bill Clinton eventually bestowed a presidential pardon.

Hearst later married her former bodyguard Bernard Shaw in 1979. The couple are still married and have two grown up daughters.

Initially she tried her hand as an actress but most recently has made her name as a dog-breeder.

In her Emmerdale heyday, Claire King was famous for playing glamorous über bitch Kim Tate.

But nine years after leaving the Dales, it appears the 45-year-old actress was having an off-day from her usual sleek appearance after she was spotted in London yesterday.

Pulling an unflattering face, Claire looked a world away from the striking blonde who captured the attentions of famous men including Bob Geldof, Vinnie Jones and Frankie Dettori.

Now and then: Claire King pulls a face as she walks through the wind in London yesterday - and (right) as Kim Tate in 1999

Despite being dressed to the nines in a skin-tight black mini dress and high heels, a scowling Claire clearly wasn't feeling as glamorous as her outfit.

The actress soon realised the impracticality of her outfit as she was spotted struggling with a suitcase and other bags on the central London street.After attracting the attention of eligible males in the eighties, it appeared age is finally catching up with the actress.

Skin-tight: King's tight-fitting outfit hugs her figure

Squat walk: The actress appears to be struggling in her high heels

In her 2006 autobiography Confessions Of A Bad Girl, Claire caused a stir when she claimed she had an affair with Boomtown Rat Bob Geldof in the early 1980s, while his late wife Paula Yates was pregnant with Fifi Trixibelle.

Defending her colourful love life, King said, 'There have been many people in my life, some famous, some not so famous. It's not my fault that Bob Geldof happens to be one of the most high-profile celebrities in the world.

'To me he was always Geldof. I would have written about him whether he was famous or not. I'm not intending to cause any trouble - but I couldn't have left him out as he was one of the biggest loves of my life.'

In the book, the former Bad Girls star also kissed and told on jockey Frankie Dettori and actor Vinnie Jones.